Student leader told to step down ahead of special USP Council meeting tomorrow – USPSA
Joseph Sua who is the President of the USP Students Association has been told to step down ahead of tomorrow’s special meeting of the USP Council. The USP Stude
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16 schools in North to receive new furniture
16 schools in the Northern Division severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Ana will receive more than 200 desks, chairs and other furniture. It has been donated by the
USP to provide financial assistance of up to 50% to private students
University of the South Pacific’s private students who are not under any scholarship or loans scheme can now get financial assistance for up to 50% as the Univers
All schools in the North to open on Monday
All schools in the Northern Division will open for classes from Monday 15 February. Education Minister, Rosy Akbar says the schools in the Northern Division were damag
School heads can stop students from playing during recess and lunch time - Akbar
Heads of schools can make a decision to stop students from running and playing during recess and lunch time if the safety and welfare of the students is at risk. Minis
Schools may decide safety measures for children but movement shouldn't be restricted – Akbar
The Ministry of Education does not have a blanket rule to restrict children's movement in schools but schools may decide safety measures for the children. Minister for
We need to bring those children back to schools who are selling food on the streets – Akbar
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar is calling for a coordinated effort to bring those children back to school who are selling pastries and other food items on the streets
1,938 students and 207 teachers have been provided psycho-social support after TC Yasa - Akbar
About 1,938 students and 207 teachers have been provided psycho-social support after TC Yasa in the Northern Division. While providing an update in Parliament, Ministe
Contractor adopts Yadua Island Primary School under Adopt A School Program
Good news for students of Yadua Island Primary School after a contractor adopted their school under the Ministry of Education Adopt a School Program to rebuild the damage
More than 9,000 students assisted - Akbar
More than 9,000 students have been assisted with school bags and a full set of school stationery through the assistance from the Ministry of Education. Minister for Ed
12,400 students and 890 teachers affected by damages caused by TC Yasa
12,400 students and 890 teachers have been directly affected through the damages caused by Tropical Yasa as 126 schools in the country sustained damages. Minister for
Education Ministry to make arrangements for school furniture
The Education Ministry will work with the Divisional Education Office in the North and Heads of Schools to assess the extent of damage to schools and obtain a list of stu
All schools in the North to remain closed until further notice
All schools in the Northern Division will remain closed until further notice while all schools in the Central, Western and Eastern Divisions will resume classes from Mond
Ahluwalia’s deportation is an attack on University’s academic independence
The TISI Sangam says the deportation of USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia is an attack on University’s academic independence. National
USP Council says it has not made a decision to dismiss Ahluwalia
The University of the South Pacific Council has appointed a subcommittee to look at issues surrounding USP Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Pal Ahluwalia’s
USP Special Council discusses VC’s contract
The USP Special Council meeting is currently underway at the Laucala Campus and Fiji is represented by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Education Minister Rosy Akba
Samoa to make another move today to shift USP headquarters to Apia
Samoa has confirmed it will pursue moving the University of the South Pacific headquarters from Fiji to Samoa. Radio NZ is reporting that the revelation follows the Fi
Police to closely work with the Bus Operators to ensure students are protected when travelling in school buses
In an effort to ensure the safety and welfare of all students, the Ministry of Education, Police, the Fiji Bus Operators Association and LTA have met to address various i
USP Senior Management Team undertake VC’s duties for now
The Senior Management Team of the USP is jointly undertaking the Vice-Chancellor’s duties for now after Professor Pal Ahluwalia and his wife, Sandra Price were tak
PM should immediately rescind the deportation order of Ahluwalia and his wife – Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, in his capacity as Minister for Immigration, should immediately rescind t
USP unions ask govt why Ahluwalia has been cited as a public risk and deported
The Association of the USP Staff and the USP Staff Union have today expressed their grave concern and disgust at the government’s decision to deport the regional U